Explore the physics of Earth and atmosphere through a collection of lectures by J. J. Stoker. This volume presents foundational ideas in geophysics with accessible explanations.

This nonfiction work gathers several lectures that introduce key geophysical topics with clear, practical math and physics. It emphasizes cross‑disciplinary thinking and shows how simple models can illuminate complex Earth and space phenomena.

• Introduction to gyroscopic motions of the Earth, including precession and nutation and how they arise from gravitational torques.


• Early numerical approaches to flood problems in rivers and reservoirs, and how computers changed modeling of hydraulic flows.


• Discussion of boundary conditions for gravity waves, including viscosity effects and energy dissipation considerations.


• Foundations of modeling tropical cyclones, combining axisymmetric dynamics with convective processes and energy exchange.

Ideal for readers interested in applied geophysics, engineering, and atmospheric science who want a concise overview of core concepts and methods.

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